Burma: Myitsone Dam Suspension A Breakthrough For Burma’s Civil Society

Burma: Myitsone Dam Suspension A Breakthrough For Burma’s Civil Society   In a stunning move, Burma’s President today announced that the Myitsone Dam on the Irrawaddy River would be halted “to respect the will of the people.” International Rivers welcomes this decision as a fantastic breakthrough for civil society groups in Burma and their partners in China and around the world.   Grace Mang, program coordinator at International Rivers, said: “The suspension of the Myitsone Dam is a great...

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